Asia has three important recognized political divisions: The Middle East, (or West Asia) countries are colored a lighter shade of gray; Southeast Asia (or South Asia) countries are colored a medium shade of gray, and North Asia countries are colored a darker shade of gray. Note that European Russia is also considered a part of the Asian Continent. 11.12.09 Thurs.: Pres. Obama depart for an eight-day Asia trip. He seeks to reassure Asia allies.
The itinerary :
1. Friday 11.13.09: Arrived in Japan
2. Saturday 11.14.09: To Apec summit in Singapore
3. Sunday 11.15.09: Has talks with Russia's President Medvedev before leaving for China
4. Tuesday 11.17.09: Summit in Beijing with Chinese President Hu Jintao
5. Wednesday 11.18.09: Ends tour in South Korea
11.13.09 President Obama stopped in Japan on the first leg of his trip to Asia Friday (11.13.09), stressing that United States and Japan "have been and will continue to be equal partners." Obama and newly elected Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama huddled for talks on a range of issues Friday, including bilateral relations, Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, the economy and the U.S. military base in Okinawa.
President Obama on Future of U.S. Leadership in Asia Pacific Region (Tokyo, Japan) from White House on Vimeo.
In Tokyo, Our Common Future.
President Obama Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama from White House on Vimeo.
11.14.09 Heading to Singapore.
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APEC summit in Singapore. President Obama is in Singapore for the APEC 2009 Economic Summit.
CNN's Andrew Stevens previews the agenda of U.S. President Barack Obama at the APEC summit in Singapore.
APEC videos and news
11.15.09 President Obama arrives in Shanghai, China
Transcript of the Town Hall Meeting at the Museum of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
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11.16.09 President Obama meets with Chinese Pres. Hu Jintao, in Beijing . They spoke about shared responsibilities and economic opportunities. Text and the video
Pres. Obama & Pres. Lee Myung-bak of South Korea
